Facing Death: representations of the Ankou 20 March 2018 by CORBIN
Generally throughout the Western world, we are taught that death is something that you accept and move on from. You bury the dead as quickly as possible and then begin the acceptance process, however that process is interpreted by each individual. Death is not considered an everyday topic that you discuss with your friends: you only speak of (...)
When Irish folk tales meet horror cliches 4 May 2021 by Guillaume Giraudon
No one can deny the entertainment values of a good scary story, whether it be a novel by Stephen King or a low-budget slasher movie. Irish folklore may have a lot more in common with stereotypical horror movies than you would think.
